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VN59 PPU

2009 Nissan Micra

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,429 mi
Last recorded142,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 142,429 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 142,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn to the rear of the frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn to the rear of the frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,695 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear of the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,357 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 10 kg no lockout (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight have cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,227 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,888 miles

front brakes fluctuating

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,487 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,213 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,687 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 11,550 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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VN59 PPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN59 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN59 PPU registered?

VN59 PPU is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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